Fox head

drawing, paper, chalk

drawing

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

16_19th-century

pencil sketch

paper

personal sketchbook

german

ink drawing experimentation

chalk

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

This graphite drawing of a fox head by Hans Thoma is a study of animal anatomy. The artist uses detailed hatching to depict the fur of the fox, its open mouth, and its sharp teeth. Thoma, known for his animal studies, captures the fox's wild and predatory nature in this realistic drawing. The simplicity of the composition and the subtle shading contribute to the artwork's raw and striking impact. The drawing, likely a preliminary sketch for a larger work, exemplifies Thoma's mastery of animal portraiture.